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Science would say very little about it except the best methods!
Scientists use a form of philosophy called bioethics to answer these types of moral questions as the "scientific method" doesn't work.
The prinicles of bioethics involve weighting up a persons individual circumstances under the headings of benificence, nonmalificence, justice and autonomy.
Soo a debate about euthinasia in a particular circumstance might run allong the lines-
Beneficence - does it benefit the person to die? Yes, they will no longer be in pain.
Nonmalificence - does it do harm to patient or others? No, the patient wants to die and the familly are happy with their decision.
Justice - Is it the right thing to do ? Probably we cannot offer any other effective treatment at this time.
Autonomy - Did the patient come to the decision by themselves and are we respecting the persons personal belifes? Yes, they have asked to die. They are of sound mind and understand what they have asked. They have asked on several occasions so its not just depression due to death being close.
Under these circumstances some scientists will still be unwilling to aid a person in euthinasia. The doctor's and nurses autonomy must also be considered, so it is their right to refuse, for what ever personal reasons they have.
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∙ 13y agoLike everyone else, there are experts who endorse it and others who oppose it.
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Which type of euthanasia is permitted by the American medical association?
Voluntary Passive Euthanasia
What kind of people does euthanasia?
medical personnel
What are examples of ethical issues?
abortion euthanasia animal rights v medical testing
What do Jews have to say about euthanasia?
The Torah forbids it.
Is euthanasia about humans?
In the United States, most euthanasia procedures are for animals and are performed by veterinarians. However, in Oregon physician-assisted suicide (a form of euthanasia) is legal under strict medical oversight, and the death penalty (state-sponsored involuntary euthanasia) is legal throughout the United States.
Who is j gay-williams?
James Gay Williams is a philosopher and ethicist known for his work on bioethics and medical ethics. He is the author of the book "The Wrongfulness of Euthanasia" where he argues against the practice of euthanasia.
What were the recommendation for euthanasia?
Mercy killing you say? As for me, euthanasia is never a part of my option. People, choose it as an escape for hospital bills.
What is ironic about the euthanasia centers opened by the Nazi?
Painless death.
Are there situation where euthanasia would be wrong?
Yes every situation that deals with euthanasia is wrong. It is wrong to take a chance when there are such things as psychopaths in the medical field who do not care about taking lives.
What happened when people found out about the T4 Euthanasia Program?
It was denounced in sermons by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Muenster in August 1941 and the Bishop of Limburg wrote protesting ... The euthanasia program was halted for several months and some of the 'experts' in killing were transferred to the Final Solution, but the euthanasia program restarted later on a much smaller scale.
Experts say on pacquiao mayweather fight?
Experts say mayweather would out-box pacquiao
What has the author Mark Blocher written?
Mark Blocher has written: 'Vital signs' -- subject(s): Christian ethics, Christianity, Euthanasia, Genetic engineering, Medical ethics, Religious aspects of Euthanasia, Religious aspects of Genetic engineering, Religious aspects of Medical ethics 'The right to die?' -- subject(s): Christianity, Euthanasia, Religious aspects of Terminal care, Right to die, Terminal care
